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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.78, 171.98 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.78, 171.98 and 91.96 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.78 : 171.98 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.78/171.98 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.78x = 171.98 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.78x = 15,815.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,815.28/124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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